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Thank you for helping showcase the beauty of our community through the Community Photo Feature. These guidelines explain how photos are submitted, reviewed, and selected for display on the Community Association website.
Please Note: Photo submissions are welcome throughout the year. While every submission is appreciated, not every photo will be selected. Selections are based on what is most suitable and visually engaging for the website at the time.
Eligibility
- Open to Community Association (CA) members.
- Photos should be taken within the City of Venice and preferably on the grounds of VGRC.
- You may submit photos at any time.
- You’re welcome to submit additional photos throughout the year.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for photographs that highlight the beauty and spirit of our community. Examples include:
- Landscapes and scenic views
- Sunrises and sunsets
- Flowers and gardens
- Wildlife and nature
- Community activities
- Residents enjoying community life
- Interesting moments that tell a story
Photos that are political, controversial, offensive, or created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used.
Photo Recommendations
To help your photos look their best on the website, we recommend the following:
- Send the original photo from your phone or camera whenever possible.
- Landscape (horizontal) photos generally work best for the website.
- JPG (.jpg/.jpeg) is the preferred file format. PNG files are also accepted.
- Avoid screenshots or photographs of printed photos whenever possible.
- High-quality photos provide the best results.
- If your device offers image size options when emailing, choosing the original or actual size is recommended.
- Large image files are acceptable. The Community Association may resize or crop photos for the best appearance.
- Very low-resolution photos may not be suitable for display.
- Please submit no more than 1 photo per email. You’re welcome to send additional emails if you’d like to share more photos.
Information to Include
Please include the following information with your submission:
- Your name.
- Date the photo was taken (if known).
- Location where the photo was taken.
- A brief description of the subject.
- If you prefer not to have your name displayed as the photographer, simply let us know.
People appearing in submitted photos will not be identified by name. If your photo is selected, only the photographer’s name (unless anonymity is requested) and the general location of the photo may be displayed.
How Photos Are Selected
- Photos are reviewed by the Community Association.
- Selections are based on overall visual appeal, seasonal interest, and suitability for the website.
- Not every submitted photo will be featured.
- Submitting photos regularly may increase your chances of being featured.
Consent and Permissions
By submitting a photo, you confirm that:
- You took the photograph or have permission to submit it.
- If identifiable people appear in the photo, you have their permission to submit it.
- If identifiable minors appear, you have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
Photo Usage
By submitting your photo, you grant the Community Association permission to:
- Display the photo on the Community Association website.
- Crop, resize, or make minor edits to improve its appearance.
- Use the photo as part of the Community Photo Feature without compensation.
- Credit you as the photographer unless you request anonymity.
Important Notice
The Community Association will use submitted photographs responsibly. However, because photos displayed on a public website may be viewed, downloaded, copied, or shared by others, the Community Association cannot control or prevent such use by website visitors.
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We appreciate your participation and look forward to sharing the beauty of our community through your photography.